can we learn more about physical/energy shields in EC, we know the assault class will get access to them if they want to go without the jumppack...but will other classes get access to them perhaps in the "veteran" stage of progression, and how does the team see shields working in EC?

eg: will they provide substantial protection when in a braced stance,
will they effect movement,
will grenades bounce off them
do the team have an idea of energy sheilds for eldar instead of physical ones
etc

Are smoke grenades planned to be implemented in the game?

have the team considered having limited/refilling spawn pools at bases and vehicles?

eg: such as a mechanic to over time allow attrition to eventually render individual spawn points unusable until they have time to replenish preventing the rotating door effect of infinite respawns

although its still way ahead of development have the team considered allowing Eldar classes access to Exarch weapon options in a similiar way to the "veteran" stage of progression as discussed for the LSM/CSM?

can we get any information on the planned system for armour?

eg: is it modular and requires multiple components or is it a single "suit",
how do the team see armour progression occuring either through skill progression or item progression,
and is any progressed armour going to have a cosmetic only effect, a stat effect or a combination of both

Will we be able to crawl away from danger while we're downed and wounded?

They have mentioned this in "Q&a Answers Compilation Thread" under "Forums
/Eternal Crusade Discussion/Ask the Team":

15) Will crawling be a thing? I understand that fully armoured Astartes might look a bit silly crawling, but they do it occasionally.

BRENT ELLISON: Crouching is in, but not crawling. It’s difficult enough to get a character in power armour to raise their arms above their head without those enormous shoulder pads getting in the way! Note that very few modern third-person games have a prone position since it’s extremely difficult to make it look and feel good when your character is so prominent on the screen.

Will the picco servers be used for the alpha/beta?
Or will there be an alternate server until the picco is ready?

Nice chart

Can I refer you to the Worlds Factory interview from June. This doesn't degrade the value of your question which I'm veeeery interested in, but it does add some perspective re: Territory control, Player Advancement and Campaign flow.

What kind of weapon is the Wyrmfang Spear(power weapon, singing spear or a regular weapon)? which classes can use it?